Why Choose Rafe Jackson

When deciding to sell your house, you want a Realtor that will work to sell your house at the right price and in the quickest time possible.  When choosing Rafe Jackson, you can be confident that not just a real estate agent is representing you, but a real estate professional.  Here are just a few reasons why homeowners look to us to help them with their real estate needs.

REAL ESTATE RANKINGS

·        Top 1% in real estate transactions nationwide and in Austin.

·        One of the top 25 Realtors in Austin (Austin Business Journal 2005)

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

·        Closed over 240 transactions in 2003-2007

·        89% of all our listings sell vs. 68% for the average Realtor.

·        Our average sale is less than 40 days.

SELLING YOUR HOME 

·        We have our homes professionally staged with our client’s permission.

·        We provide virtual tours for our clients.

·        We advertise your home regularly, and effectively.

·        Weekly seller updates- we keep you informed of all efforts being made in the sale of your home.

·        We’re a member of a nationwide referral network.

·        We include your home in area tours.

·        Client Assistance Program.

·        Client Appreciation Program- We never forget how much our clients mean to us.  We keep in touch with all our clients by providing timely articles, information, gifts and appreciation parties.

·        Easy Exit Policy- We pride ourselves with our strong focus on client support and property marketing.  However, should you find yourself in a position to cancel our listing, we make that as easy on you as possible. 

·        Protect your property by placing it on a home warranty program while it is listed.

·        Specialized mailings to secure prospective buyers.

·        Personalized marketing plan.

HOW OUR EXPERIENCE WORKS FOR BUYERS

·        We are an excellent source for general information about the community, specific information about schools, churches, shopping, plus tips on home inspection and pricing.

·        We know the housing industry inside and out and can help you avoid the pitfalls of looking at properties that aren’t right for you.

·        We know the best lenders in the area and can help you get prequalified for a mortgage, can discuss down payments, closing costs, and monthly payment options.

·        Our 21 years experience of living and working in Austin, gives us the knowledge and insight you’ll find helpful when choosing your new home and neighborhood.

·        We have an extensive background working with area home builders.  If you choose to build a custom home, our relationship with some of the area’s best and brightest builders enables us to understand the construction process, and show you a variety of quality custom homes from which to choose.

We can find the perfect home for you in the shortest amount of time because we understand the marketplace, and we listen to your needs.

PLAN OF ACTION FOR MARKETING YOUR HOME

I am committed to providing quality service to all of my clients.  To ensure your property is marketed to an optimum level and receives high market value, the following services will be performed. 

My objectives are the following:

1. To get as many qualified buyers as possible into your home until it is SOLD.

2. To communicate the results of our activities to you.

3. To assist you in getting the highest possible dollar value for your property with the least number of problems.

4. To constantly look for the best possible methods of exposing your property to potential buyers in the market.

My plan for marketing your home:

1. Agree on price, terms and financing.

2. Submit your home to the Austin Multiple Listing Service.

3. Put a professional sign and lockbox on your home.

4. Submit copies of your listing to our company’s sales staff for their waiting buyers.

5. Photographers take many interior and exterior photos of your home.

6. Prepare professional color flyers.

7. Member of ERC, CRS and CRB relocation networks.

8. Decorating To Sell is part of our marketing team.

9. Put on our company web site at www.jacksonproperties.com and www.exitswjacksonproperties.com

10. Put on our personal web page at www.realtor.com. 

11. Put on my personal web page at www.rafejackson.com

12. Advertise on Austinhomesearch.com

13. Advertise on www.craigslist.com

14. Advertise on www.exitrealty.com

15. Advertise in the Homes and Land Magazine and/or Austin American Statesman.

16. Depending on your home’s location we may be able to place it on a property tour.

17. Phone all potential buyers with details of listing.

18. Hold an open house when possible.

19. Constantly update you as to any changes in the market.

20. Suggest and advise you as to any changes you might want to make in your property to make it even more marketable to buyers.

21. Follow up with all of the salespeople who have shown your home for their response.

22. Review pricing and create a new marketing plan.

23. Pre-qualify, if necessary, all prospective buyers.

24. Make you completely aware of all the various methods of financing that your buyer may want to use.

25. Represent you upon the presentation of all contracts by cooperating brokers and help you negotiate the best possible price and terms.

26. Handle follow up and keep you informed, after the contract has been accepted, on all mortgage, title and other closing procedures.

27. Meet appraisers and inspectors at your property.

28. Deliver your check at closing.

29. E-flyers to agents in the area.

Thank you for your referrals over the years which helped me be selected as one of the Top 25 Individual Realtors in Austin in 2004 based upon closed sales according to the Austin Business Journal.